Commercial Counsel

Overview

A legal team is seeking a dynamic self-starter to join as Commercial Counsel. This role involves delivering legal support to internal clients, primarily focusing on supporting the Growth team through contract management and customer negotiations across the full commercial legal lifecycle. The position requires close collaboration with stakeholders in Legal, Finance, Product, Sales, and other departments. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel, the role provides legal advice, implements best practices, and mitigates risks while maintaining high ethical standards. This opportunity offers exposure to various legal areas and the chance to shape and scale commercial processes and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide transactional and commercial legal counsel supporting the company’s product offerings to health insurer customers and commercial partners.
• Lead commercial contracting efforts by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, marketing materials, partnerships, licensing deals, NDAs, and SaaS agreements, with a focus on enterprise sales transactions.
• Develop and maintain commercial legal infrastructure such as contract templates, playbooks, policies, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and manage risk.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Sales, Product, Operations, and HR teams by providing clear, practical, and solution-oriented legal guidance that supports business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams on AI and data usage and governance matters.
• Identify and escalate legal risks appropriately while supporting business momentum.
• Stay informed on legal developments related to AI and other technologies relevant to the company’s products.
• Support contracting strategies for new product launches.
• Proactively identify and address legal risks as the business scales internationally and expands partnerships.
• Assist Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel with mergers and acquisitions activities.
• Support corporate governance and intellectual property protection efforts.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 3–5 years of corporate legal experience, including both law firm and in-house roles; health technology experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage diverse legal matters and balance risk with business objectives.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly in the technology sector.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating complex legal concepts into clear, practical advice.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to legal challenges.
• Experience working cross-functionally and building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong business acumen and ability to operate with urgency in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving processes.
• High level of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to think independently, explore creative solutions, and recommend viable paths forward while managing risk and compliance.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to engage in tasks of varying scope.
• Familiarity with healthcare laws and regulations such as HIPAA, Medicare, and Medicaid; exposure to cloud technologies or AI is advantageous.
• Integrity, humility, and a collaborative spirit.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $120,000 to $190,000 annually, part of a total benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and bonus.
• Fully remote position with approximately 10% travel.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Flexible time off plus company holidays.
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pet insurance.

Location

• Fully remote

Interview Process

• Preliminary phone screening with Talent Acquisition.
• Interview with Hiring Manager.
• Behavioral interview(s).

Interview process is subject to change.